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Are there anymore pictures of the color samples, the ones on the site are kind small.
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You're 2nd there mate.
GLWB senter :thumb:
Awesome, thanksAre there anymore pictures of the color samples, the ones on the site are kind small.
Yes, check out these photos (https://imgur.com/a/OnMNY)
When will it end?
When will it end?
Nov 2th - Nov 23th, 2017
When will it end?
Nov 2th - Nov 23th, 2017
so does it mean the GB in GH is non such limited as the one in ZF.cn?
I thought the GB of Time would start in China and overseas at the same time with both 66 units limited. LOL
I would like to buy one. I hope there are more rendering photos available with other colors
Is it available 87keys(including windows keys) as well?
Is this BootMapper like Orange was?
Thanks for opening this up, been looking forward to this for a long time.
What is the pricing like for the brass weight? Does it replace all 11 pieces of aluminum?
Thanks for opening this up, been looking forward to this for a long time.
What is the pricing like for the brass weight? Does it replace all 11 pieces of aluminum?
Im def in. Senter, I'd like to know if there will be a carrying case included this time around and if we can pick the color of top and bottom half (if I were to get two different colors for the halves for example). Thank you! Looking forward to this. :eek:
Oh boy, really excited to get my hands on this!
Just a question: Looks like the PCB supports split right shift and split backspace,and it seems like the MX plate supports that configuration, but does the alps plate supports that configuration? I think I remember senter mentioned that the alps plate is not universal in the IC thread, just wondering if anything changed between then and now.
Anyone else notice the typo in the renders showing "founder editon"? I hope this isn't on the production models.
Anyone else notice the typo in the renders showing "founder editon"? I hope this isn't on the production models.
Will the brass be coated to prevent tarnishing?
Ordered! How do i know if i got founders?
Ordered! How do i know if i got founders?
I just have ordered Time TKL and have some questions about it.
1. what is the difference between 'extra time logo aluminum plate' and 'extra regular MX compatible plate'.
2. As I ordered mine through en.Zfroniter, how can I select the color and what key settings I want(I want 86 with 6.25 spacebar)
3. From the post, it is said that the GB starts at 8PM for EDT which is 9AM for KST(next day). But I have found that the thread was already opened at 8:57. I really wanted a Founders' edition as I could not afford to buy Orange TKL.
Is there any sample of the rose pink weights and plates? Hard to make the decision on which color to get.
The first several orders didn't have layout options (84, 86, 87). The default setting is 87 WK layout. If you're the first people who placed orders and want to choose 84 or 86 layouts, please contact support@zfrontier.com
The first several orders didn't have layout options (84, 86, 87). The default setting is 87 WK layout. If you're the first people who placed orders and want to choose 84 or 86 layouts, please contact support@zfrontier.com
Pardon my ignorance but if 87 is WK, then 84 is WKL and 86 is... something? Sorry if this is obvious.
The first several orders didn't have layout options (84, 86, 87). The default setting is 87 WK layout. If you're the first people who placed orders and want to choose 84 or 86 layouts, please contact support@zfrontier.com
Pardon my ignorance but if 87 is WK, then 84 is WKL and 86 is... something? Sorry if this is obvious.
There are two types of 86 key with the one 7U spacebar and 6.25U spacebar
Which one do you support? I would prefer 86 with 6.25U
87 = no blockers
86 = chinese winkeyless with small blockers (6.25u)
84 = og winkeyless with big blockers (7u)
Also senter can we have the option of alps plate right off the main order?
Actually I don't know how people call these three layouts. I check some posts and found they just call them 84, 86, and 87 layouts. That's how the options show on zfrontier currently. Tell me if it's not correct.
I think it's WKL without blockers.
87 = no blockers
86 = chinese winkeyless with small blockers (6.25u)
84 = og winkeyless with big blockers (7u)
Also senter can we have the option of alps plate right off the main order?
I am confused about the logo. There is an option to buy an extra brass logo plate, but no option to upgrade the logo to brass. Does this mean that logo is brass by default? If not, can you add an upgrade option, I don't want to pay extra for the aluminum logo that I will never use.
Thanks.
Hello good sir, very interesting keyboard and thinking to get one
wondering how heavy the keyboard roughly after assembly?
Would love to know if I got founders edition. I really hope I made it in TIME! (... I'll show myself out...)
Just placed an order (hoping not too late for dat founders edition), but I wasn't decided on upgrading to the brass weight. Will we still be able to add additional items up until the GB ends?
Here's a build video from /u/manofinterests
The first several orders didn't have layout options (84, 86, 87). The default setting is 87 WK layout. If you're the first people who placed orders and want to choose 84 or 86 layouts, please contact support@zfrontier.com
So if I order it now, do I still have a chance of getting founder edition?
I just finished my review of the Time TKL!
Here it is:
Hey Senter, do you have any photos of what color/shade the brass weights are? Are they going to be the same color as the brass weight on the Fox Orange?
I'm trying to figure out how good they would look with a black case.
Hello. I'm new to Mech Keyboards and this will be my first custom build. If I were to upgrade to brass weights, would I still get a set of aluminum weights in the color of my choice?
Hello. I'm new to Mech Keyboards and this will be my first custom build. If I were to upgrade to brass weights, would I still get a set of aluminum weights in the color of my choice?
Hello, I am considering joining this group buy, however on zFrontier there doesn't seem to be an option of picking the color when adding it to the cart. Is this intentional? If so how do we specify what colors we want?
Yes it is. This is the page as I see it. I only see one drop down menu on the whole page. Hopefully I'm not missing anything..
Hey Senter, do you have any photos of what color/shade the brass weights are? Are they going to be the same color as the brass weight on the Fox Orange?
I'm trying to figure out how good they would look with a black case.
Brass weights for Time TKL haven't been made. The color is identical to the brass weight on Orange TKL.
Hey Senter, do you have any photos of what color/shade the brass weights are? Are they going to be the same color as the brass weight on the Fox Orange?
I'm trying to figure out how good they would look with a black case.
Brass weights for Time TKL haven't been made. The color is identical to the brass weight on Orange TKL.
Where can I see the color of brass weight on Orange TKL cannot find one
Hey Senter, do you have any photos of what color/shade the brass weights are? Are they going to be the same color as the brass weight on the Fox Orange?
I'm trying to figure out how good they would look with a black case.
Brass weights for Time TKL haven't been made. The color is identical to the brass weight on Orange TKL.
Where can I see the color of brass weight on Orange TKL cannot find one
Sorry if its posted somewhere (im sure it is) but i don't remember, is there a schedule/timeline for production and shipping on this?
I want to know the progress of the work. :p
I have join the GB but I need the money for now. I got the FE No. but don't know the exact number yet. Mine is black color full upgrade to brass and 1 extra black alu logo.
https://imgur.com/wPHPWb1
WTS it at: $570
Happy new year~
Any updates?
Happy new year~
Any updates?
Happy new year. Anodizing will be started tomorrow. You can expect anodizing to be finished in one week.
Quick update: Anodizing has been finished. Sorting starts today.Awesome, you don't happen to have any pictures to share, do you?
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Amazing speed! After sorting will the ktis be shipped?
Is this using USB Mini B cable or USB C type or micro 5pin?
Also is there any picture of the kit?
Any news on the status of the kits? I haven't seen any updates!
Oh man, I wish I could have jumped on this.
Any plans to bring back the Time keeb, maybe in other form factors? Or will your next project be completely different?
Oh man, I wish I could have jumped on this.
Any plans to bring back the Time keeb, maybe in other form factors? Or will your next project be completely different?
Would also love another run, in any form factor/layout, really. This keyboard is incredibly special.
Oh man, I wish I could have jumped on this.
Any plans to bring back the Time keeb, maybe in other form factors? Or will your next project be completely different?
Would also love another run, in any form factor/layout, really. This keyboard is incredibly special.
Time TKL was a little crazy even for me. I'm glad I tried to make such a special keyboard come true.
I'm considering to make the next one a little regular. Orange/Pizza in 75% layout might be worth trying since I've been asked for many times.
Oh man, I wish I could have jumped on this.
Any plans to bring back the Time keeb, maybe in other form factors? Or will your next project be completely different?
Would also love another run, in any form factor/layout, really. This keyboard is incredibly special.
Time TKL was a little crazy even for me. I'm glad I tried to make such a special keyboard come true.
I'm considering to make the next one a little regular. Orange/Pizza in 75% layout might be worth trying since I've been asked for many times.
Oh man, I wish I could have jumped on this.
Any plans to bring back the Time keeb, maybe in other form factors? Or will your next project be completely different?
Would also love another run, in any form factor/layout, really. This keyboard is incredibly special.
Time TKL was a little crazy even for me. I'm glad I tried to make such a special keyboard come true.
I'm considering to make the next one a little regular. Orange/Pizza in 75% layout might be worth trying since I've been asked for many times.
Do an infinity ergodox case! files are already freely available, just need to be spiced up with some cool flair!
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
As someone who also ordered the brass weight, the scratches are really concerning. Are all the brass weights like this?
For an extra $100, it would be pretty disappointing if that is the case.
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
As someone who also ordered the brass weight, the scratches are really concerning. Are all the brass weights like this?
For an extra $100, it would be pretty disappointing if that is the case.
That looks like someone went out of their way to scratch it up. I wonder what went on there. Hopefully, this is just a one off.
Dear buyers in Time TKL group buy,
Some one have already received messages from DHL and should will receive the keyboard in this week.
At this moment I'd like to say thank you all for your support in this group buy.
Time TKL is the second keyboard we developed. It's a little crazy, yet special.
It's so special that not everyone like, but I'm glad I made it happen because you like it and joined the group buy.
Many buyers in Orange TKL group buy also joined this one. I'm so glad that I gain your trust.
Special thanks to zFrontier. They were very professional and patient through all the phases in this group buy and make sure everything goes well.
There are also three unexpected issues in the gb/keyboard.
- The secret gift for founder editions we intended to give were custom-made desk mats. We changed our mind at last because of lack of time. The final secret gifts are not so special but are pricier than the original one.
- The brass weights were planned to be electroplated. However, the factory found that the small brass parts will be burnt to black with normal electroplating. We decided to only polish the brass surface lightly and keep the raw brass parts as is. You can compare the electroplated brass (https://imgur.com/7uyBMgf) and raw brass (https://imgur.com/BrsZveo) small parts. If your brass parts are oxidized in the future, the recommended treatment for them are applying a mixture of lemon juice + baking soda. You can also contact me if you’re not satisfied with the brass parts.
- The design of top case is a little lack of consideration that the assembled plate is pretty difficult to be screwed in the top case. You'll need to find the correct angle to put together the plate and top case, which is tricky. A easy way to solve this problem is to solder switches while the plate is attached to the top case.
At last, we'll be responsible for all possible problems. Feel free to ask me if you get any problems. My email address is runninghack[at]gmail[dot]com. Joining our discord channel (https://discord.gg/Z4Sq6br) is also an easy way to find me.
January 24, 2018
Senter
Actually I have read this thread all days
Brass always be a question ,but it also have solvement .
Like this scratch you can polish it easily I think.
Run a gb not easy ,especially big gb
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
As someone who also ordered the brass weight, the scratches are really concerning. Are all the brass weights like this?
For an extra $100, it would be pretty disappointing if that is the case.
That looks like someone went out of their way to scratch it up. I wonder what went on there. Hopefully, this is just a one off.
I saw someone post her brass weight, it looks not that bad. http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/4401 (Please ignore things other than Time TKL)
Hopefully, just a one off.
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
As someone who also ordered the brass weight, the scratches are really concerning. Are all the brass weights like this?
For an extra $100, it would be pretty disappointing if that is the case.
That looks like someone went out of their way to scratch it up. I wonder what went on there. Hopefully, this is just a one off.
I saw someone post her brass weight, it looks not that bad. http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/4401 (Please ignore things other than Time TKL)
Hopefully, just a one off.
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Rawwrrr founder's edition has arrived and I love the color. Although less green than I envisioned. I think the founder's gift was some clear stabs? I do like the inscription! :thumb:
can't wait to build this when I get some free time.
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Rawwrrr founder's edition has arrived and I love the color. Although less green than I envisioned. I think the founder's gift was some clear stabs? I do like the inscription! :thumb:
can't wait to build this when I get some free time.
Wow the cyan(green?) and silver is gorgeous! I'm somewhat regretting not going with it now! What caps are you going with for your build?
Are the stabs that came with the Founder's Edition boards from Zeal PC?
Already got mine! Will upload some pics soon!
Edit: Added Pics ( https://imgur.com/gallery/Z0rsw )
****, I'm even more upset I missed this. That's beautiful.
Got mine too, my first custom. As a mechanical watch lover, this was the perfect board I simply have to get. Was not sure about the color combo when I ordered but I have to say it is spectacular in person. So spectacular that have decided to build it with Tealios to match the case.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/e7c6f0dd3b0687183af1b611509d0227.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/ce0e82b932db6ac33bff2eb6c862e137.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/a480fc678fb40d4cf2fec13afb29039e.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/102e4db22608118330b2a46af25fd6d9.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/76d8faa575d6ab1f4865183413f926a7.jpg)
Just got mine. I am super disappointed by the execution of this. The brass parts are just a mess and show tons of machining marks. The plate is scratched and stained. This is really not even close to acceptable.Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/3nhOtobAzwof2tnC3)Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/TCa1QklGV33LM4xz2)Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/7M1uQHUIeeMHK3IM2)Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/WvrO0ujzKWPzWkT22)
Just got mine. I am super disappointed by the execution of this. The brass parts are just a mess and show tons of machining marks. The plate is scratched and stained. This is really not even close to acceptable.Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/3nhOtobAzwof2tnC3)Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/TCa1QklGV33LM4xz2)Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/7M1uQHUIeeMHK3IM2)Show Image(https://photos.app.goo.gl/WvrO0ujzKWPzWkT22)
take better pictures of the plate so i can see the blemishes, it looks fine in your picture
Just received mine as well, a black/brass combo. First thing be careful when taking it out of the box; the screws for one of the brass inserts were loose so when I flipped it over right-side-up the brass piece slipped out. Oops, but the piece is ok! The anodizing looks and feels amazing (although this is my first alum case so take that with a grain of salt). No issues with the alum plate, but I am seeing the same issues as those above for the brass. I'll reserve final judgement for after I attempt to clean up the machining marks and the splotches in the brass polish, but overall I am pretty happy with the result
On that note, does anyone have a recipe for cleaning up the brass?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/3Bfeekg.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/riLmerq.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/qnam39I.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/r87Zjfi.jpg)
2000 grit sandpaper like this (https://www.amazon.com/Sheets-Sandpaper-Waterproof-Silicon-Carbide/dp/B017GQDX36/) will remove scratches (https://imgur.com/a/htBMb) from the brass parts.
If you don't want to do it by yourself, here are the options: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92349.msg2552663#msg2552663
2000 grit sandpaper like this (https://www.amazon.com/Sheets-Sandpaper-Waterproof-Silicon-Carbide/dp/B017GQDX36/) will remove scratches (https://imgur.com/a/htBMb) from the brass parts.
If you don't want to do it by yourself, here are the options: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92349.msg2552663#msg2552663
Got mine, looks great! Really glad I skipped the brass bits.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/b9c7a87207cb3d5929fe9e60e09d050b.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/7c84d46c8453d69d92b8168509f68233.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/bca1d898e79238071c76e56d5e21f5aa.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180130/3c86bbb4d1ff417436d6e1bf966ace02.jpg)
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2000 grit sandpaper like this (https://www.amazon.com/Sheets-Sandpaper-Waterproof-Silicon-Carbide/dp/B017GQDX36/) will remove scratches (https://imgur.com/a/htBMb) from the brass parts.
If you don't want to do it by yourself, here are the options: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92349.msg2552663#msg2552663
Got mine today and ... woah :eek:Wow, that looks fantastic.
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Got mine today and ... woah :eek:
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I hate to be a buzzkill, but the more pics I see of the other boards the angrier I am that black/brass buyers weren't warned about how badly ours would suck and given the option to switch. This just isn't right.
I hate to be a buzzkill, but the more pics I see of the other boards the angrier I am that black/brass buyers weren't warned about how badly ours would suck and given the option to switch. This just isn't right.
I was pretty interested in the black and brass, I'm glad I didn't buy in.
I hate to be a buzzkill, but the more pics I see of the other boards the angrier I am that black/brass buyers weren't warned about how badly ours would suck and given the option to switch. This just isn't right.
That is beautiful. Sometimes I wish that I understood how group buys work. They always seem impossibly convoluted and impenetrable.
Just finished mine!! Super happy with it!
Just finished mine!! Super happy with it!
That looks pretty great! Is yours with the aluminum or brass weight?
Top case CNC machining has an error.
What should I do? :(
That looks pretty great! Is yours with the aluminum or brass weight?
I got brass on mine. It's pretty heavy.
Did you do any polishing for your weights to get the scratches out? I'm still waiting for my kit to arrive, but I'm curious what the other brass owners have done.
Top case CNC machining has an error.
What should I do? :(
Did you do any polishing for your weights to get the scratches out? I'm still waiting for my kit to arrive, but I'm curious what the other brass owners have done.
Didn't do anything to mine. I'm alright with the worn-down look, personally. I mainly upgraded to brass for the extra weight - I can always polish the brass at a later time if it starts to bother me at all.Quote from: Pell99 link=topic=92349.msg2558889#msg2558889date=1518110551Top case CNC machining has an error.
What should I do? :(
Do you have a picture? How bad is it?
Updates on after-sale service:
Replacements and missing parts reported to me/zFrontier before CNY have all been shipped out by zFrontier. edit: Please contact zFrontier if you need a tracking number.
Updates on after-sale service:
Replacements and missing parts reported to me/zFrontier before CNY have all been shipped out by zFrontier. edit: Please contact zFrontier if you need a tracking number.
So is this the time (pun, hurrhurr) to pressure you into having a round 2 at some point? Can be in a year or two for all I care, I just want one! :blank:
Updates on after-sale service:
Replacements and missing parts reported to me/zFrontier before CNY have all been shipped out by zFrontier. edit: Please contact zFrontier if you need a tracking number.
Still waitng for my Time TKL to be shipped... :'(
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I received the replacement brass bars last night. Top bar is the replacement, bottom is the original. There's still a faint line that you can see, but it looks like this time they bead blasted the piece as all of the machining marks are gone. It's practically perfect! Thank you Senter for your amazing customer service. I can't wait for the Orange 75% :)Show Image(https://imgur.com/PYPR1nj.png)
I received the replacement brass bars last night. Top bar is the replacement, bottom is the original. There's still a faint line that you can see, but it looks like this time they bead blasted the piece as all of the machining marks are gone. It's practically perfect! Thank you Senter for your amazing customer service. I can't wait for the Orange 75% :)Show Image(https://imgur.com/PYPR1nj.png)
Hi vtachkov, actually I really want to thank you for your request of customer service.
1. Thanks for your optimistic. You gave me a positive comment at the start of your email, which encouraged me a lot.
2. Thank for your forgiving. You mentioned the effort you made for fixing the messes we fxxked up. Sometimes we do make mistakes, while we'll try our best to solve them, I really appreciate you were being flexible and would like to cooperate.
3. Thanks for your grateful. We spent a lot of money on the founder editions' gifts, when we can choose a much cheaper one. Most buyers just take it as a sure thing but you expressed your gratitude.
Unfortunately not everyone one was like you. I'm VERY sensitive to people's comments so that I was under a lot of pressure after the "brass parts drama". At least 3 or 4 people keep bad mousing on me, some are buyers some are even not. Why not ask me for solutions before bad mouthing on the brass parts? Where come the negative comments even you're not a part of this group buy? Some other buyers were just rude and troublesome to communicate. They keep messaging me for questions I explained in the post, asking for additional compensations that I can't provide, sending tons of photos on discord for a scratch around screw hole, sending multiple same emails in one day. I was deeply depressed, especially after accidents in real life at the same time. I wasn't even dare to watch Topclack or search on mechkeys because I was afraid of unpleasant comments. There were several times I really want to quite Fox Lab, or even this community. Keyboards is just a hobby to me, not my business.
I'm very grateful for those who encouraged me when I was down, for those good buyers like you. It was my pleasure to communicate with you for solving all your problems. You were a gentleman and I try my best to solve gentlemen's problems. Oh, keep that in mind, old customers always get discount/gifts if they buy again. I'll SPECIALLY take care of your order if you join again in the future.
BTW, here are some [url＝https://imgur.com/a/ktiLr]photos[/url] of the brass parts polished by myself. You can compare them with your parts. Have fun with your board.
Well said Tanvir, I saw the brass replacement parts. That was really some customer aftersales service. Zeals stab were included in founders edition. That a really sweet gesture. Senter, I still hate myself for missing your first GB. Your post reminded me too. Thanks again for the gift. It really brighten my day.I received the replacement brass bars last night. Top bar is the replacement, bottom is the original. There's still a faint line that you can see, but it looks like this time they bead blasted the piece as all of the machining marks are gone. It's practically perfect! Thank you Senter for your amazing customer service. I can't wait for the Orange 75% :)Show Image(https://imgur.com/PYPR1nj.png)
Hi vtachkov, actually I really want to thank you for your request of customer service.
1. Thanks for your optimistic. You gave me a positive comment at the start of your email, which encouraged me a lot.
2. Thank for your forgiving. You mentioned the effort you made for fixing the messes we fxxked up. Sometimes we do make mistakes, while we'll try our best to solve them, I really appreciate you were being flexible and would like to cooperate.
3. Thanks for your grateful. We spent a lot of money on the founder editions' gifts, when we can choose a much cheaper one. Most buyers just take it as a sure thing but you expressed your gratitude.
Unfortunately not everyone one was like you. I'm VERY sensitive to people's comments so that I was under a lot of pressure after the "brass parts drama". At least 3 or 4 people keep bad mousing on me, some are buyers some are even not. Why not ask me for solutions before bad mouthing on the brass parts? Where come the negative comments even you're not a part of this group buy? Some other buyers were just rude and troublesome to communicate. They keep messaging me for questions I explained in the post, asking for additional compensations that I can't provide, sending tons of photos on discord for a scratch around screw hole, sending multiple same emails in one day. I was deeply depressed, especially after accidents in real life at the same time. I wasn't even dare to watch Topclack or search on mechkeys because I was afraid of unpleasant comments. There were several times I really want to quite Fox Lab, or even this community. Keyboards is just a hobby to me, not my business.
I'm very grateful for those who encouraged me when I was down, for those good buyers like you. It was my pleasure to communicate with you for solving all your problems. You were a gentleman and I try my best to solve gentlemen's problems. Oh, keep that in mind, old customers always get discount/gifts if they buy again. I'll SPECIALLY take care of your order if you join again in the future.
BTW, here are some [url＝https://imgur.com/a/ktiLr]photos[/url] of the brass parts polished by myself. You can compare them with your parts. Have fun with your board.
Ignore the haters man. **** happens and from what I've read through this thread, you've taken care of any mistakes that were made. While I understand the reason for frustration, people just jump straight to taking their frustrations out on other people, in the worst, because they don't know how to cope with it.
So is this the time (pun, hurrhurr) to pressure you into having a round 2 at some point? Can be in a year or two for all I care, I just want one! :blank:
Just finished mine!! Super happy with it!
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I received the replacement brass bars last night. Top bar is the replacement, bottom is the original. There's still a faint line that you can see, but it looks like this time they bead blasted the piece as all of the machining marks are gone. It's practically perfect! Thank you Senter for your amazing customer service. I can't wait for the Orange 75% :)Show Image(https://imgur.com/PYPR1nj.png)
Hi vtachkov, actually I really want to thank you for your request of customer service.
1. Thanks for your optimistic. You gave me a positive comment at the start of your email, which encouraged me a lot.
2. Thank for your forgiving. You mentioned the effort you made for fixing the messes we fxxked up. Sometimes we do make mistakes, while we'll try our best to solve them, I really appreciate you were being flexible and would like to cooperate.
3. Thanks for your grateful. We spent a lot of money on the founder editions' gifts, when we can choose a much cheaper one. Most buyers just take it as a sure thing but you expressed your gratitude.
Unfortunately not everyone one was like you. I'm VERY sensitive to people's comments so that I was under a lot of pressure after the "brass parts drama". At least 3 or 4 people keep bad mousing on me, some are buyers some are even not. Why not ask me for solutions before bad mouthing on the brass parts? Where come the negative comments even you're not a part of this group buy? Some other buyers were just rude and troublesome to communicate. They keep messaging me for questions I explained in the post, asking for additional compensations that I can't provide, sending tons of photos on discord for a scratch around screw hole, sending multiple same emails in one day. I was deeply depressed, especially after accidents in real life at the same time. I wasn't even dare to watch Topclack or search on mechkeys because I was afraid of unpleasant comments. There were several times I really want to quite Fox Lab, or even this community. Keyboards is just a hobby to me, not my business.
I'm very grateful for those who encouraged me when I was down, for those good buyers like you. It was my pleasure to communicate with you for solving all your problems. You were a gentleman and I try my best to solve gentlemen's problems. Oh, keep that in mind, old customers always get discount/gifts if they buy again. I'll SPECIALLY take care of your order if you join again in the future.
BTW, here are some [url＝https://imgur.com/a/ktiLr]photos[/url] of the brass parts polished by myself. You can compare them with your parts. Have fun with your board.
I am still waiting for replacement parts and have no idea when or if to expect them or how to get them. I have sent Z frontier probably a dozen emails about it and they say they have not been able to get responses from you. Maybe people would badmouth you less if you communicated better and more frequently.I received the replacement brass bars last night. Top bar is the replacement, bottom is the original. There's still a faint line that you can see, but it looks like this time they bead blasted the piece as all of the machining marks are gone. It's practically perfect! Thank you Senter for your amazing customer service. I can't wait for the Orange 75% :)Show Image(https://imgur.com/PYPR1nj.png)
Hi vtachkov, actually I really want to thank you for your request of customer service.
1. Thanks for your optimistic. You gave me a positive comment at the start of your email, which encouraged me a lot.
2. Thank for your forgiving. You mentioned the effort you made for fixing the messes we fxxked up. Sometimes we do make mistakes, while we'll try our best to solve them, I really appreciate you were being flexible and would like to cooperate.
3. Thanks for your grateful. We spent a lot of money on the founder editions' gifts, when we can choose a much cheaper one. Most buyers just take it as a sure thing but you expressed your gratitude.
Unfortunately not everyone one was like you. I'm VERY sensitive to people's comments so that I was under a lot of pressure after the "brass parts drama". At least 3 or 4 people keep bad mousing on me, some are buyers some are even not. Why not ask me for solutions before bad mouthing on the brass parts? Where come the negative comments even you're not a part of this group buy? Some other buyers were just rude and troublesome to communicate. They keep messaging me for questions I explained in the post, asking for additional compensations that I can't provide, sending tons of photos on discord for a scratch around screw hole, sending multiple same emails in one day. I was deeply depressed, especially after accidents in real life at the same time. I wasn't even dare to watch Topclack or search on mechkeys because I was afraid of unpleasant comments. There were several times I really want to quite Fox Lab, or even this community. Keyboards is just a hobby to me, not my business.
I'm very grateful for those who encouraged me when I was down, for those good buyers like you. It was my pleasure to communicate with you for solving all your problems. You were a gentleman and I try my best to solve gentlemen's problems. Oh, keep that in mind, old customers always get discount/gifts if they buy again. I'll SPECIALLY take care of your order if you join again in the future.
BTW, here are some [url＝https://imgur.com/a/ktiLr]photos[/url] of the brass parts polished by myself. You can compare them with your parts. Have fun with your board.
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Got mine today and ... woah :eek:
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I heard that there was a R2 of this board. Any truth to that?
That being said, I do plan to run a group buy for Time 80% in the near future. The concept is the same but all the details have been improved. It will be a totally different Time. I'll IC it and collect feedbacks soon.
Dear buyers in Time TKL group buy,
Some one have already received messages from DHL and should will receive the keyboard in this week.
At this moment I'd like to say thank you all for your support in this group buy.
Time TKL is the second keyboard we developed. It's a little crazy, yet special.
It's so special that not everyone like, but I'm glad I made it happen because you like it and joined the group buy.
Many buyers in Orange TKL group buy also joined this one. I'm so glad that I gain your trust.
Special thanks to zFrontier. They were very professional and patient through all the phases in this group buy and make sure everything goes well.
There are also three unexpected issues in the gb/keyboard.
- The secret gift for founder editions we intended to give were custom-made desk mats. We changed our mind at last because of lack of time. The final secret gifts are not so special but are pricier than the original one.
- The brass weights were planned to be electroplated. However, the factory found that the small brass parts will be burnt to black with normal electroplating. We decided to only polish the brass surface lightly and keep the raw brass parts as is. You can compare the electroplated brass (https://imgur.com/7uyBMgf) and raw brass (https://imgur.com/BrsZveo) small parts. If your brass parts are oxidized in the future, the recommended treatment for them are applying a mixture of lemon juice + baking soda. You can also contact me if you’re not satisfied with the brass parts.
- The design of top case is a little lack of consideration that the assembled plate is pretty difficult to be screwed in the top case. You'll need to find the correct angle to put together the plate and top case, which is tricky. A easy way to solve this problem is to solder switches while the plate is attached to the top case.
At last, we'll be responsible for all possible problems. Feel free to ask me if you get any problems. My email address is runninghack[at]gmail[dot]com. Joining our discord channel (https://discord.gg/Z4Sq6br) is also an easy way to find me.
January 24, 2018
Senter